Malaysian

[ muh-ley-zhuhn, -shuhn ]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Malaysia.
2. Malay ( def 3 ).

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Malaysia or its inhabitants.

Other Words From

• an·ti-Ma·lay·sian adjective noun
• pre-Ma·lay·sian adjective
• pro-Ma·lay·sian adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Malaysian¹

First recorded in 1880–85; Malaysi(a) + -an

Example Sentences

Malaysian-based entrepreneur Tony Fernandes has turned AirAsia into the most successful low cost airline in southeast Asia.

From The Daily Beast

On board were 149 Indonesians, three South Koreans, one Singaporean, a Malaysian, and one Briton, the airline said.

From The Daily Beast

The feisty airline is the brainchild of entrepreneur Tony Fernandes, a Malaysian of Indian descent who also is a British citizen.

From The Daily Beast

The highest number of deaths came from Malaysian workers, of which 42,000 out of 75,000 died.

From The Daily Beast

Malaysian airlines  In the Reddit thread “What is the Best ‘Too Soon’ costume for Halloween?”

From The Daily Beast

This tree is found on all the large islands of the Polynesian groups, and in the Malaysian Archipelago.

From Project Gutenberg

The beche-de-mere, or "sea cucumber," is a product of Australasian and Malaysian waters.

From Project Gutenberg

The Chinese traded with India and the Malaysian islands during the fifth and sixth centuries, and used decked boats for the trade.

From Project Gutenberg

The Tziam or Chiam, on the other hand, are closely allied to the Malaysian linguistic family.

From Project Gutenberg

Their trade and products are similar to the rest of the Malaysian possessions.

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